Get started: Connecting the Mediasite Recorder

�Get started: Connecting the Mediasite Recorder
1. Determine and gather the equipment needed for the presentation. This document provides basic instructions for
connecting the Mediasite recorder, a computer, LCD projector and digital video camera, though other equipment
may also be connected. See the reverse side of this document to learn about other compatible equipment.
2. Unpack the Mediasite recorder from its travel case and place it on a sturdy surface near the presentation
area. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the recorder. Also connect the power cable and wired internet if
available.
3. Connect your computer or laptop computer to the “VGA/RGB Capture” port on the Mediasite recorder with
an RGB cable. (See reverse for diagrams).
4. Connect the LCD projector to the “Video Out” port on the Mediasite recorder with an RGB cable.
5. Next, connect the Video camera to the “Audio/Video Capture” port on the Mediasite recorder. A
special adapter often referred to as a “dongle” allows you to connect a variety of audio and video
equipment to this port. One end is a female RGB cable (much like the “VGA/RGB Capture” port)
and this end connects to the male “Audio/Video Capture” port. The other end of the dongle
allows you to connect various pieces of equipment, such as the digital video camera in this
example.
6. For long presentations it is wise to use the AC adaptor for your video camera
rather than relying on battery only. The same is true when using laptop computers.
7. After all of the equipment has been connected, turn on the power for the
Mediasite recorder, computer, LCD projector, and video camera.
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Mediasite Recorder Tips:
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Attend training first -1-
Request equipment early -2-
Allow plenty of time for setting up -3-
Connect all hardware before powering on -4-
More Mediasite documentation is available online at www.ecu.edu/itcs/tutorials.cfm -5-
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Sample configuration for capturing a presentation with the Mediasite Recorder www.ecu.edu/itcs
Left side of system
Digital Camcorder
“Audio/Video Capture”
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Power Outlet
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LCD Projector
“Video Out”
Mediasite Recorder
Keyboard & Mouse for
Mediasite Recorder
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Internet Access
Laptop Computer
“VGA Capture”
Presenter
Presentation Screen
Note: Users may not likely connect the Mediasite directly to the
projector but instead through a wired podium using “laptop VGA in”.
Right side of Right system
side of system
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Compatibility with Mediasite
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Audio & Video
- Balanced XLR
- Unbalanced RCA
- 1/8” mini
- DV (IEEE 1394/Firewire)
- USB
Images/Slides
- RGB/VGA (15 pin)
- Laptop
- Document Camera
- SMART Board
- Microscope
- Anything with VGA out
End User Viewing
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox (with Active-X plugin)
- Safari (Mac)
- Windows Media Player 9
1. DVD drive 2. Power switch 3. AC power connector 4. Primary AV 5. Ethernet/RJ45 6. six-pin Firewire port 7. Printer port 8. Video out
9. Mouse port 10. Keyboard port 11. Serial port 12. USB ports 13. Secondary Audio (Line in, line out, mic) 14. Do not use 15. VGA/RGB capture
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